NEIGHBORHOOD K-5 MICRO SCHOOLS
Building a strong foundation for more sixth-grade ready students in Chattanooga
PURPOSE POINT LEARNING ACADEMY
THE KING SCHOOL
THE GLENWOOD SCHOOL
SERVING STUDENTS & FAMILIES
Micro Schools are K-5 schools, located in under-resourced neighborhoods, designed to educate children while assisting families with existing wraparound services.
WHAT ARE NEIGHBORHOOD MICRO SCHOOLS?
With one class per grade level and a maximum of 12 students per class, the focus is on fundamentals, especially reading and math.
Churches offer their buildings at no cost, utilizing existing space that is empty during the week. The backbone of CCS is leveraged to run and operate the school.
The schools are ethnically and socio-economically diverse. All families are invested. Some pay full tuition and others receive partial scholarships.
LOW STUDENTTEACHER RATIOS
COLLABORATIVE
PARTNERSHIPS
DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE
“The King School and The Glenwood School provide parents with the support they need and relationships with teachers to help carry the kids to the next level.
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Ms. Nicha Jean, Principal of The King School and The Glenwood School
HOW DOES THIS BENEFIT CHATTANOOGA?
36% 64%
More than 60% of third graders in local public schools are NOT proficient in reading.*
Non-proficient readers Proficient readers
Third graders who are not proficient in reading are
more likely to drop out of school before graduating.** 4X
AN EARLY FOUNDATION IS KEY.
Partnering with families of kindergarten-age students will increase academic success and provide a pipeline for more sixth-grade ready students.
* Chattanooga Times Free Press, March 2, 2020
** American Education Research Association
Located in downtown Chattanooga, Glenwood, and Highway 58. In or adjacent to seven zip codes with average income of $31,575 and 65% non-white residents.
ZIP CODES: 37403, 37404, 37406, 37407, 37408, 37411, & 37416
A CRITICAL NEED
2.9%
The state of Tennessee only spends 2.9% of all taxable resources on public education. That’s the lowest rate of any state in the nation.
EARLY INTERVENTION STRATEGIC LOCATIONS
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT RESULTS
IN YEAR ONE (2019-2020)
50% of The King School students started below grade level and 90% ended at or above grade level.
IN YEAR THREE (2021-2022)
ALL 3rd grade students progressed more than one grade level, with 80% above grade level.
STUDENT
STUDENT
SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW GRADE LEVEL PROGRESSING TO GRADE LEVEL AT OR ABOVE GRADE LEVEL
K 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH STUDENT 1 A J M STUDENT 2 A J M STUDENT 3 A J M STUDENT 4 A J M STUDENT 5 A J M STUDENT 6 A J M STUDENT 7 A J M
8 A J M
3RD GRADE READING SUMMARY - THE KING SCHOOL (2021-2022)
STUDENT
9 A J M
A J M
10
A - AUGUST 2021 ASSESSMENT J - JANUARY 2022 ASSESSMENT M - MAY 2022 ASSESSMENT
Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment, NWEA Assessment
*SOURCES:
I have learned over 30 years of experience that it is better to catch children and families before they enter their educational funnel than to catch them later in their development. These micro schools will greatly impact our communities for years to come.
We believe in fostering partnerships toward a vision that every child in our community may reach their full potential.
UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA
Lesley Scearce, President and CEO
CITY OF CHATTANOOGA
This initiative ties nicely into our One Chattanooga strategy because it focuses on young students and whole families, making sure both are prepared for middle school.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA
Maeghan Jones, President & CEO
The opportunity for students to learn in a small, yet diverse environment can create a solid academic, social, and emotional foundation for them to flourish in and out of school.
STRONG COMMUNITY SUPPORT
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MOUNT CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH
Dr. Ternae Jordan, Sr., Senior Pastor
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Raquetta Dotely, City Councilwoman
THE EDUCATION MODEL
• Language-rich classroom environments
• Math instruction that includes coding and real-world problem solving
• The study of history and science in connection with other subjects
• Bible and technology integration across the curriculum
• Individualized literacy instruction
• Weekly chapel time
• Flexible seating options that allow students to move as they learn
• An emphasis on building relationships between the school, church, and family
• Regular time with learning specialists for S.T.E.M., Art, and Library
• Frequent progress monitoring
The King School and The Glenwood School team and staff.
LOCATION UPDATE FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
$7,500 PER YEAR PER STUDENT
WHY WE NEED YOU
ways to contribute:
4 FAMILIES PAY $7,500
scholarship one student for one year
$6,500
8 FAMILIES PAY $1,000 scholarship one student for six years (k-5)
Why this works:
• Leverages the infrastructure of CCS including administration, HR, support staff, facilities, and educational expertise
• Eliminates on-site facility costs and maintenance due to church partnership
• Provides sustainability because the financial burden ends at fifth grade
• Mixes full-pay families with students on need-based financial aid
$39,000
scholarship a full CLASS (8 kids) for six years (k-5) $312,000
“Small classroom size, master teachers, language-rich environments, strong math focus, and diverse communities have all proven over time to enhance learning.”
Shonda Caines, Lower School Head and Director of Exceptional Education, CCS
MICRO SCHOOL OPPORTUNITY FUND
GIVE CASH - BY MAIL
Enclose a check made payable to: Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga (CFGC) 1400 Williams Street
Chattanooga, TN 37408
Memo line: “Micro School Opportunity Fund”
- THROUGH A WEBSITE FOR CREDIT OR DEBIT
Go to cfgc.org.
Scroll to the bottom and click “donate to a fund”
Scroll down and click “donate online”
Choose “Micro School Opportunity Fund” in the Scholarship Funds section.
GIVE SECURITIES OR BY WIRE
Contact Caroline von Kessler at CFGC for details: CvonKessler@cfgc.org, 423.265.0586
2022-2023 FUNDRAISING GOAL
2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
The King School - kindergarten .............................................. $312,000
The Glenwood School - kindergarten ................................... $312,000
Purpose Point Learning Academy - kindergarten ........... $312,000
ADMISSIONS & ADVANCEMENT COSTS ........................... $60,000
TOTAL ......................................................................................... $996,000
THE GOAL is to raise all the money (in gifts and pledges) for each student in advance so families start kindergarten with the assurance that they will be able to complete fifth grade. All gifts go directly to CFGC and will be used for Micro School Scholarships that are awarded by CFGC. Chattanooga Christian School and CFGC work together on the award amounts.
“We love The King School as a family because we have the freedom to learn every day. The teachers are so loving toward our kids. It is a very happy place.”
Amalia and Johnny Andres, parents of Junior (1st grade), Diego (3rd grade), and Jonathan (4th grade).
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
• CHAMBLISS CENTER FOR CHILDREN
• CHATTANOOGA SPORTS MINISTRIES
• HOPE FOR THE INNER CITY
• LA PAZ CHATTANOOGA
• LOCAL CHURCHES
• NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS
• THE YMCA OF CHATTANOOGA
• 21ST CENTURY CHILD DEV. CENTER
“An oasis for the voiceless.” Micro School Donor a CHATTANOOGA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL initiative
“Intelligence plus character–that is the goal of true education.”
– Martin Luther King Jr.
